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Worthington Primary School in Sale receives £1.6m extension

02 DECEMBER 2020

Wates Smartspace, has completed a new two-storey extension with fit-out at Worthington Primary School in Sale, Manchester.

Construction course helps transform Maidenhead man's life

16 SEPTEMBER 2019

A jobseeker in Maidenhead has turned his life around thanks to Wates Construction securing his first ever job following a free training scheme for the long-term unemployed.

Murray Park School's considerate construction continues apace

15 AUGUST 2019

The sectional completion for Murray Park School’s main block comes as Wates receive glowing report from the CCS for its considerate community initiatives.

Wates appointed to University of Oxford Construction Framework

30 JULY 2019

Wates Construction has been appointed to the University of Oxfords Construction Framework with a potential pipeline of work worth £120m – £150m every year.

Wates FM wins Award for Twycross Zoo

09 NOVEMBER 2018

Wates FM has picked up a prestigious industry award in recognition of its work on corporate social responsibility at Twycross Zoo.

Wates appointed to build three North West schools for ESFA

Wates Construction has been awarded a £10.1m contract by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to construct a new school building at Maghull High School in Liverpool.

Wates appointed to £8bn ESFA school construction framework

Wates Construction has been appointed to the Education and Skills Funding Agencys (ESFA) latest four-year schools construction framework.

Wates Construction to redevelop Dunstable Leisure Centre

Wates Construction has been appointed by Central Bedfordshire Council to refurbish and rebuild Dunstable Leisure Centre.

Wates FM Scoops Prestigious London School of Economics Contract

Wates FM has landed a contract with The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to maintain its prestigious London estate, in a three year deal.

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